It can be used to slow setting of Portland cement.

It is used in combination with other medications to slow or stop cancer cell growth.

These drugs are used to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

If the atmosphere is thick enough it can be used to slow the vehicle a considerable amount, thus saving on fuel.

The parafoil would have been used to slow the vehicle and make landing safer.

Microencapsulation can be used to slow the release of a drug into the body.

It is used mostly to slow or prevent right-sided heart failure.

Screens, draws, and play action passes were often used to slow the opponent's pass rush.

Balls with less compression were used to slow the grass-court game.

Bleomycin is used to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells in the body.